Tyler Perry’s ‘The Haves & The Have Nots’ Breaks Records For OWN

Myeisha Essex is in love with all things pop culture, thanks in large part to her hometown. This Los Angeles native has an encyclopedic knowledge of the entertainment industry and she loves a good trivia game. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies from Bennett College for Women and her master's from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Her work can be found in Sister 2 Sister, Harlem World Magazine, Clutch and on Essence.com. When she's not keeping up with the news or learning Beyonce's latest dance moves, she enjoys watching stand-up comedy on YouTube! Follow her on Instagram @more_about_me

With back-to-back premieres, the show reached a peak of 1.8 million viewers by the time the second episode aired at 10 p.m. According to reports, OWN averaged “251,000 viewers in primetime, so Tuesday’s premiere audience is about seven times that.”

“The Haves and The Have Nots” centers around the complicated dynamic between the powerful and wealthy Cryer family and the hired help in their Georgia mansion.

Tonight, Perry’s new comedy “Love Thy Neighbor” will debut with back-to-back episodes from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Will you be tuning in?

RED CARPET RUNDOWN: Tyler Perry's 'Temptation' Debuts In Atlanta

1 of 16

1. Tyler Perry's 'Temptation' Debuts In Atlanta

Tyler Perry premiered his latest film "Temptation" in the city that he calls home, Atlanta. Thousands of locals watched on as the stars made their way in. Kim Kardashian, Robbie Jones, Lance Gross, and Jurnee Smollett-Bell were glammed to the max on the red carpet. Check out what they wore in our gallery.

2 of 16

2. Tyler Perry's 'Temptation' Debuts In Atlanta

Tyler Perry premiered his latest film "Temptation" in the city that he calls home, Atlanta. Thousands of locals watched on as the stars made their way in. Kim Kardashian, Robbie Jones, Lance Gross, and Jurnee Smollett-Bell were glammed to the max on the red carpet. Check out what they wore in our gallery.

3 of 16

3. Tyler Perry's 'Temptation' Debuts In Atlanta

Tyler Perry premiered his latest film "Temptation" in the city that he calls home, Atlanta. Thousands of locals watched on as the stars made their way in. Kim Kardashian, Robbie Jones, Lance Gross, and Jurnee Smollett-Bell were glammed to the max on the red carpet. Check out what they wore in our gallery.

4 of 16

4. Tyler Perry

5 of 16

5. Kim Kardashian

6 of 16

6. Jurnee Smollett-Bell

7 of 16

7. Lance Gross

8 of 16

8. Robbie Jones

9 of 16

9. Chandra Currelley

10 of 16

10. Keke Palmer

11 of 16

11. Cynthia Bailey

12 of 16

12. Jaclyn Betham

13 of 16

13. Renee Taylor

14 of 16

14. Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker

15 of 16

15. Nene Leakes

16 of 16

16. Eva Tamargo

RED CARPET RUNDOWN: Tyler Perry's 'Temptation' Debuts In Atlanta

<strong>Tyler Perry</strong> premiered his latest film "Temptation" in the city that he calls home, Atlanta. Thousands of locals watched on as the stars made their way in. <strong>Kim Kardashian, Robbie Jones, Lance Gross, and Jurnee Smollett-Bell </strong>were glammed to the max on the red carpet. Check out what they wore in our gallery.